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President George W. Bush kisses Arlene Howard on the forehead following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House. The President met Ms. Howard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, where she gave him her son's police badge after he perished in the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush still carries the badge with him today as a reminder of all that was lost. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush kisses Arlene Howard on the forehead following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House. The President met Ms. Howard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, where she gave him her son's police badge after he perished in the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush still carries the badge with him today as a reminder of all that was lost. White House photo by Eric Draper

Photo Essay: The Bush Record     Part 1| Part 2| Part 3

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush dance during the Inaugural Ball, January 20, 2005, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush waves after remarks Sept. 23, 2004, at a Victory 2004 rally in Bangor, Maine. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House, thanking the American people for their support and trust. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs Laura Bush smiles as she listens to President George W. Bush deliver his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush grasps hands with Former Homeland Security Advisor, Tom Ridge, as he receives applause following his address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush kisses Arlene Howard on the forehead following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House. The President met Ms. Howard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, where she gave him her son's police badge after he perished in the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush still carries the badge with him today as a reminder of all that was lost. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House. President Bush stated in his remarks, "We have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead. But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire, never falter, and never fail." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reaches into the audience to shake hands with invited guests and staff members following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House, where President Bush thanked the American people for their support and trust. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush is applauded during his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House, where President Bush said it has been a privilege to serve the American people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House. President Bush stated in his remarks, "It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush embraces his daughters Barbara and Jenna as he receives a standing ovation from invited guests and members of his staff and Cabinet at the conclusion of his televised farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15. 2009, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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